Institutions; Badly shaken confidence
Saturday, 15 December 2012, 10:46
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
At the time of going to print, the two judges who are currently involved in scandals – one in his capacity as Malta Olympic Committee, and the other as a senior member of the judiciary –...
Greece’s bailout approved
Friday, 14 December 2012, 10:23
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
In complete contrast to the sometimes long-drawn out and procrastination filled EU council meetings, yesterday’s Eurozone session in Brussels saw agreement on a foundation for...
EU Parliament confirms deal on 2012 and 2013 budget package
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 11:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
As European leaders converge in Brussels for a summit meeting to discuss the eurozone, bailouts and other fiscal and economic matters, the EU Parliament has confirmed a deal for the 2012 and 2013...
Another case of déjà vu
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 08:44
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Maybe it was because of the biting cold on Monday night, and again yesterday morning that there were very few people watching the unfolding events inside Parliament on Monday and the prime minister...
Is the system healthy?
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 09:21
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
At the time of writing, MPs were filing into parliament to attend the ‘historic’ session of parliament where rebel-MP Franco Debono was due to shoot down the budget, and by default, bring...
The end of the line
Monday, 10 December 2012, 08:22
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
We seem to have arrived at the point of no return. The government is set to lose the vote on the budget for 2013 tonight when the House of Representatives meets to hear the Prime...
The die is cast
Sunday, 9 December 2012, 11:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
On the face of it, it appears that the die has been cast and that after a year of political uncertainty, procrastination and prolongation, an early election is to become a concrete reality tomorrow...
Piling the pressure on, and with good reason
Saturday, 8 December 2012, 08:54
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The Malta Chamber of Commerce and Industry has, for two days in a row, called for the budget to be approved, saying that leaving the country without one is “the height of...
For greater peace of mind
Friday, 7 December 2012, 12:43
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
It is definitely a great idea, one that has taken some time to come to fruition but a concept that will give Valletta businessmen peace of mind for many years as well as act as an incentive for them...
A threat to our health and our economy
Friday, 7 December 2012, 08:42
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Following the trend in the developed world, obesity is fast becoming one of the biggest health and economic worries that Malta is facing. In announcing the launch of an anti-obesity plan...